About Navsari

Navsari

Navsari is a city and municipality in the Surat metropolitan region and also the administrative headquarters of Navsari district of Gujarat, India. Navsari is also the twin city of Surat, and is 37 kms south of Surat. Many Parsis settled down in this city in around 11th century AD and named it Navu Sari which meant ‘New Sari’. Navsari is popular for its various types of Zoroastrian arts, crafts and cuisine.

Rail:The Surat railway station is the closest major railway station (31 kms) to Navsari

Bus:Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) runs Busses from Major cities to Towns and Villages in Navsari. Some of the best bus operators that offer good experience for passengers include Paulo Travels, O.P. Tours & Travels and Asha Travels. Booking bus tickets through ticketgoose.com is a hassle-free experience.

About Chalala

Chalala

Chalala is a city in the Amreli district of the westernmost Indian state of Gujarat. The city is located in the Kathiawar peninsula region of the state. The nearest major hub is the city of Amreli, the district headquarters, at a distance of 27 km south of Chalala. One can always head east and explore the Arabian Sea coast at a distance of 94 km.

Places to StayThe city does not have proper facilities in terms of hotels and lodges. Thus, one is forced to venture into Amreli. Good lodging facilities are available in the city; some of the options which are worth trying out are Goodluck Guest House (Tariff – Rs. 200), Hotel Darshan (Tariff – Rs. 700), Hotel Shree Paras (Tariff – Rs. 500) and others.

LanguageThe official language of the area is Gujarati. Hindi is also widely spoken and understood.

EventsThe important festivals celebrated are Holi in March, Hanuman Jayanti, Dusshera in September-October and Diwali in November.